Chief of Division

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Position Title: Chief of Division
Location: Santiago
Country: Chile
Deadline Date: Not specified

Job Details

Job Posting Organization:
The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) is one of the five regional commissions of the United Nations, founded in 194

• Its mission is to contribute to the economic and social development of the region by supporting the design, monitoring, and evaluation of public policies, providing advisory services, expertise, and training to governments, and facilitating regional and international cooperation and coordination activities. ECLAC operates in various countries across Latin America and the Caribbean, focusing on sustainable development and social inclusion. For more information, visit www.eclac.org.

Job Overview:
The Chief of Division position is a senior role within the Programme Planning and Operations Division, reporting directly to the Head of Department. The incumbent will lead and oversee the formulation and implementation of the substantive work programme of the division, ensuring that activities are executed in a timely manner. This role involves coordinating work across different areas within the division and with other UN organizations, preparing reports for intergovernmental bodies, and ensuring high-quality outputs that meet required standards. The Chief will also manage programmatic and administrative tasks, including budget preparation, staff recruitment, and performance evaluations, while fostering teamwork and communication among staff. The position requires participation in international, regional, or national meetings, providing substantive expertise, and leading efforts to collect and analyze data for informed decision-making.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Chief of Division will be responsible for leading the formulation and implementation of the division's work programme, ensuring timely execution of activities. Key responsibilities include coordinating the preparation of reports for intergovernmental bodies, overseeing budget and programme performance reporting, ensuring high-quality outputs, managing programmatic and administrative tasks, recruiting staff with attention to geographical balance, guiding and developing staff, fostering teamwork, and representing the division in meetings. The Chief will also lead data collection and analysis efforts to identify trends for planning and reporting, ensuring accessibility and integration of data across the division.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a strong understanding of the substantive field of work, with the ability to produce and review reports on technical issues. They should demonstrate knowledge of UN rules and regulations, and possess analytical skills to support decision-making. The ideal candidate will show professionalism, effective communication skills, and the ability to plan and organize work efficiently. Leadership qualities are essential, including the ability to empower others, resolve conflicts, and drive change. A commitment to gender balance and diversity in staffing is also required.

Educational Background:
An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in business or public administration, finance, accounting, law, social sciences, or a related area is required. A first-level university degree combined with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree. Successful completion of degree and non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics, or data science is desirable.

Experience:
A minimum of fifteen years of progressively responsible experience in human resources management, administration, logistics, financial management, budget, or related fields is required. Candidates must have experience in Programme Management and Results Based Management, as well as experience interacting with intergovernmental bodies at the United Nations or similar organizations. Supervisory experience in a large office or unit within the UN or similar international organization is desirable, along with experience in central risk management.

Languages:
Fluency in both English and Spanish is required for this position, as these are the working languages of ECLAC. Intermediate knowledge of French and Portuguese is desirable, which would enhance communication and collaboration within the organization and with external partners.

Additional Notes:
The position is subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and may require staff to move periodically to new functions in accordance with established rules. The United Nations is committed to achieving gender balance and geographical diversity in its staff, and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Staff members must fulfill lateral move requirements to be eligible for this vacancy and are required to submit a financial disclosure statement upon assignment. The recruitment process is free of charge, and the United Nations does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process.